Structure Determination and Analysis

Course Level Undergraduate

Year

Area/Catalogue
CHEM 2026

Course Level
Undergraduate

Offered Externally
No

Course ID
101443

Unit Value
4.5

University-wide elective course
Yes

Timetable/s
First Semester
(Study Period 2)

Course owner
UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences

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Course aim

This course aims to provide foundation laboratory techniques including spectroscopy appropriate to the analysis of drugs and related compounds.

Course content

Overview of selected analytical techniques and their application in the pharmaceutical and allied industries. Conduct experiments in a scenario-based environment and apply the knowledge gained to the interpretation of molecular structure. Discussion of QC requirements in different laboratory environments. Application of appropriate statistical methods in the analysis and interpretation of data. Examine the theory and application of a range of spectroscopic techniques eg UV-VIS, IR, NMR and mass spectrometry.

Textbook(s)

Watson, D.G., Pharmaceutical Analysis, A Text Book for Pharmacy Students and Pharmaceutical; Scientists , Current Edition, Elsevier

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
CHEM 1006	Chemistry 100
CHEM 1007	Chemistry 101

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop	1 x 2 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 x 3 hours x 6 weeks (alternating weeks)

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Quiz, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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